Peter S. Beagle was born in New York City in 1939 and raised in the borough of that city known as the Bronx. He originally proclaimed he would be a writer when 10 years old: subsequent events have proven him either prescient or even more stubborn than hitherto suspected. Today, thanks to classic works such as "A Fine and Private Place," "The Last Unicorn," "Tamsin," and "The Innkeeper's Song," he is acknowledged as America's greatest living fantasy author; and his dazzling abilities with language, characters, and magical storytelling have earned him many millions of fans around the world.
In addition to stories and novels Peter has written numerous teleplays and screenplays, including the animated versions of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Last Unicorn," plus the fan-favorite “Sarek” episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. His nonfiction book "I See by My Outfit," which recounts a 1963 journey across America on motor scooter, is considered a classic of American travel writing; and he is also a gifted poet, lyricist, and singer/songwriter.
“Two Hearts,” Peter’s sequel story to The Last Unicorn," has won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.
2008 and 2009 will see a veritable flood of new Peter S. Beagle publishing, including the story collection "We Never Talk About My Brother" from Tachyon; a manga-style graphic adaptation of "The Last Unicorn" from EigoManga; and numerous titles from Conlan Press, including two new novels ("Summerlong" and "I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons"), a Star Trek memoir ("Writing Sarek"), an essay collection, ("Sméagol, Déagol, and Beagle: Essays from the Headwater of My Voice") two story collections ("The First Last Unicorn and Other Beginnings" and "Three Faces of the Lady"), plus audiobook releases of many of his titles.
For more information on Peter and his works, see www.peterbeagle.com or www.conlanpress.com.
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